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Rauma

Raumo
City
Panorama picture taken from the observation deck of Rauma water tower
Panorama picture taken from the observation deck of Rauma water tower
Location of Rauma in Finland
Location of Rauma in Finland
Country Finland
Region Satakunta
Sub-region Rauma sub-region
 • Density 0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)

Rauma is a cool city located on the southwest coast of Finland. It's super famous for its amazing old city center. This area is full of beautiful wooden buildings. It's so special that UNESCO has named it a World Heritage Site. This means it's important to protect for everyone to enjoy!

Exploring Rauma's Villages

Rauma is made up of many smaller areas called villages. Each village has its own unique feel. Here are some of the villages that are part of Rauma:

  • Anttila
  • Haapasaari
  • Kaaro
  • Kauklainen
  • Kodisjoki
  • Kolla
  • Kortela
  • Kulamaa
  • Lappi
  • Monna
  • Nihattula
  • Ruona
  • Sorkka
  • Soukainen
  • Tarvola
  • Tiilivuori
  • Unaja
  • Uotila
  • Vasarainen
  • Vermuntila
  • Voiluoto

How Rauma's Population Has Grown

Cities change over time, and so does the number of people living in them. Here's a look at how Rauma's population has changed over several years. You can see the ups and downs!

Population
Year Population
1980
42,973
1985
43,564
1990
42,410
1995
42,089
2000
41,001
2005
40,381
2010
39,715
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